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Art and Science of Photography Workshop, Pune

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Does any of this sound like you?

I shoot only in the auto or the manual mode. Auto’s easy and manual’s the best. Right?

It beats me why my pictures are all blurry when I open them on the computer. I swear I was sober when shooting!

What ISO do I shoot with in low light? And how do I get a sharp portrait of my friend or that cat with the background all buttery?

If you said, “Blimey, yes!” to any or all of the above, we’ve got just what you need: The Art and Science of Photography Workshop.

Why do you need a Workshop?

You’ve unboxed your camera. Now unbox your understanding.

Photography can help us discover the world, and ourselves in the process. But to fulfil this potential, you need mastery of your camera and some critical fundamentals. Not in your backpack, but on your fingertips. So you can merely look at a scene and know what to do. Like how you can whizz through a gap in traffic before anyone can utter ‘barnacles!’

If you’d like the concepts of photography to be as clear as daylight, and enshrined in you like a mummy in a pyramid, if you’d like to bridge the gap between what you see and what you get and build the knowledge into your muscle memory, and if you’d like to make the most of your camera, this is where it all starts.

Join this Workshop and let us train you to be a sharp-shooter. Of the artistic kind.

What does this Workshop offer?

Master the basics and tame the advanced.

Photography is art as well as science. And this Workshop delves into both. Because we know exactly what it takes. That’s why it starts with the basics, polishes the nuances, delves into details, and addresses the advanced. In sum it will turn the camera and the concepts of photography into extensions of your body and mind. So matters of exposure, focusing and metering don't stand in your way when you wish to translate your glorious vision to an unforgettable picture.

And that’s why the end of this Workshop will be the beginning of you as a photographer.

Why this Workshop?

It may take several pages to enlist all the reasons. So here’s a concise, curated selection.

Over 7000 enthusiasts trained. The strength of our record is the root of our confidence.

A mastery of the art and science of photography. We leave no doubt unturned. Into clarity.

Post-Workshop support. The Workshop’s not the end of our service. It’s the start.

A certificate of participation. Because we likeeverything to be in black and white.

How will all this help you?

This Workshop will transform you as a photographer. Specifically, these are some of the things you'll be able to do right after it:

Choose appropriate tools for your genre of photography.

Use apt settings in any situation.

Get sharp pictures in any kind of light.

Make technically sound and aesthetically pleasing images.

Use different techniques to achieve unusual and striking results.

Generally rock with your camera!

Let us help you make the foundation. So you may build a beautiful monument.

COORDINATES

Date: 20 and 21 May 2017

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Venue: Hotel Aurora Towers, 9 Moledina Road, Pune

Lunch and tea included on both days.

ABOUT THE MENTOR

Rahul Sachdev

Having grown up on Jim Corbett stories, Rahul was quick to find his calling in the wild. In spite of a successful career in the software industry, he nurtured a deep-rooted passion for wildlife and photography, a journey that took him far and wide across the country and overseas, during which Rahul earned intimate knowledge of the jungle, its inhabitants, the people around it and the art of portraying them. Harbouring special love for birds and mammals, Rahul has built an illustrious profile that dazzles with aesthetic brilliance and emotional appeal, and is punctuated with moments from the wild that have been widely published on the web and in various magazines.

A consummate trainer, Rahul regularly leads photography tours and conducts workshops that help participants learn to make images rather than merely take pictures. A selection of Rahul's work may be viewed on his website tigerlandphotography.com and followed on his Facebook Page, Rahul Sachdev Photography.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Introduction, Cameras, Lenses and Accessories

Introduction to Digital Photography

What are the merits and demerits of digital photography?

Camera Formats

What are the different camera formats? How does the format matter? Which format should you choose?

Types of Lenses

How do lenses differ? What lens should you use for what type of photography?

Resolution (Megapixels)

How much resolution do you need? How does resolution matter anyway?

Teleconverters and Other Accessories

How is a DSLR different from a point-and-shoot camera? What are the exact benefits?

Functioning of an SLR

How can you see the view through the eyepiece despite the front of the viewfinder being closed?

Understanding your Camera

What do all those buttons on your camera do? How and when do you use them?

Focal Length and Magnification

What is focal length and how does it affect your perspective and images?

Exposure Advanced

Exposure Program Modes

What are the different exposure program modes and how and when do you use them?

Exposure Compensation

What is the utility of this function and when and how much of it should you apply?

Metering

What is metering? What are the various metering modes and how and when do you use them?

Bracketing

What is bracketing and when and how do you use it?

Focusing

Autofocus versus Manual Focus

Why is focusing required? What does autofocus do? When to use which?

Focusing Advanced

Autofocus Modes

What are the different autofocus modes and when should you use which?

Autofocus Area Selection Modes

How do you define the area of your frame on which to focus? What are the various options?

Artistic AspectsAdvanced

Depth of Field

What is low or high depth of field? How does it matter and how do you control it?

Composition

What makes for a pleasing composition? What are some of the common guidelines to compose evocatively?

White Balance

What is white balance? How does it matter? How do you choose the right balance?

PeripheralsAdvanced

Tips and Tricks

How do you ensure sharp images? How does it help to shoot raw? How do you read a histogram?

TESTIMONIALS BY PREVIOUS WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS

It was my pleasure to attend your session. Finally I got an opportunity to attend though I have been planning for more than an year. Though it was just 2 days, I am sure that I earned more knowledge in these 2 days than I did myself from 15 months of time since I purchased my D-SLR. - Rakesh Seetharam, Bangalore

First of all I would like to thank you once again for the effort you put in over the two days and helping us to understand the basics. It was a truly great experience for each of us. I will surely recommend this to a few of my friends who I am sure will love to be a part of this program. - Siddhartha Adhikari, Delhi

I must congratulate and thank you and Toehold for such a wonderful workshop. I wish i had attended it earlier and not struggled using my DSLR almost like a film camera! I found all the sessions very useful and relevant. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on metering and photo aesthetics ( Your father's Chakravarthy photo just jolted me out of the seat - both for its visual and story-titling appeal. It left a lasting impression...I think of it everyday) - Smitha Kalyani, Bangalore

The two-day program was fantastic and an eye-opener for me, especially because I thought I knew everything just because I had researched the internet. Thank you again for sharing your experiences and tips and tricks. I look forward to joining one of the Photography Tours organized by Toehold soon. - Jayaprakash Bojan, Bangalore

It was very well organized in terms of course content. All of us enjoyed and learnt a lot. You conducted in such a manner that all participants were able to interact with you and also with each other. It was a learning process, we not only learnt the theory but also the practice of photography. We are also thankful to you for reviewing our photographs and providing guidance to improve. - N.C. Sud, Mumbai

WORKSHOP FEE

INR 7,100 per person Includes lunch, tea and applicable taxes.

Cancellation Policy

In the unfortunate event that you wish to cancel your booking after the payment, you will receive a credit note that can be used to avail of any of our services listed on our website, for:

a) 100% of the amount if you cancel on or before the last Monday before the Workshop,orb) 50% of the amount if you cancel between the last Monday and Thursday before the Workshop.

No credit note will be issued for cancelling after the last Thursday before the Workshop or for failing to attend the Workshop without prior intimation, and no cash refunds will be made under any circumstances.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I am a complete beginner in photography. Is this Workshop recommended for me?Absolutely! This Workshop does not assume any pre-existing knowledge of photography and is suitable for learners of all skill levels. If you are a complete beginner, you should sign up for the Workshop right away, as we're sure you'll find it really helpful!

I don't own a DSLR and have only a compact digital camera. Will this Workshop still be useful for me?Yes. The fundamental concepts of digital photography are common to DSLR and compact digital cameras, so it will still be useful, and you'll be able to try a majority of the discussed concepts practically if your compact camera has manual controls. However, in order to make the most out of the Workshop, we recommend you hire a DSLR from us for the two days. Please talk to us for details.

What should I get to the Workshop?Please bring your camera and kit lens, a fully charged battery, a memory card with sufficient space for a day's photography, and your camera manual.

I have paid for the Workshop but cannot attend. Can I get a refund?If you cannot attend the Workshop after paying for it, let us know before the last Monday before the Workshop and well give you a credit note for 100% of the amount, which can be used to avail of any of our services. If you let us know after the Monday but before the Thursday ahead of the Workshop, well issue a credit note worth 50% of the amount. Unfortunately, if you let us know after the Thursday before the Workshop or do not inform us at all, we cannot issue a credit note, nor can we make cash refunds under any circumstances.

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